Hot Air Ballooning

Take in the rugged landscape and vast desert plains of the Northern Territory on a balloon flight over some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. Hot air ballooning is done at sunrise, when the wildlife come out to feel the cool air of the early morning. You won’t want to forget your camera here!

Imagine taking off in a balloon just when the stars are disappearing on the Northern Territory horizon. As the sun creeps over the horizon, the light will reveal a landscape of rugged mountains and desert plains. A dawn flight over the MacDonnell ranges will give you just that. Watch the vast red landscape pass under your basket, and listen to the sounds of budgerigars and galahs as they welcome the sunrise. After the flight, enjoy a delicious breakfast of bush foods in the outback.

Pretty much all the ballooning action around here is near Alice Springs, which is lucky since some of the best scenery the state has to offer can be found in this area. If flying high above the scenery is not your thing, ballooning companies here offer a balloon chase tour where you can follow a balloon carrying you family or friends to their destination by road. It’s a great way to experience all the adventure without leaving the ground!